Peter D. Hyman, a 28-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on February 5, 2010, in Tampa, Florida. On that fateful day, Peter was seated inside his vehicle in the parking lot of the Tally Ho Bar and Grille, located at 7402 N. 56th Street. While in his car, he was shot, and the injuries sustained from the gunshot wound led to his death. The circumstances surrounding his death have left a lasting impact on his family and the community.
Despite the passage of time, the case remains
unsolved. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has been actively investigating the incident, but no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. Surveillance footage of a person of interest has been circulated over the years, but it has not led to any breakthroughs in the case. The lack of leads and the ongoing nature of the investigation have been a source of frustration and sorrow for Peter's loved ones.
Peter's death is part of a tragic narrative that continued with the murder of his son, Peter Hyman Jr., 14 years later. Peter Hyman Jr., known as PJ, was a 16-year-old Black male who was fatally shot outside the Citrus Park Town Center Mall in Tampa, Florida, in September 2024. The suspect in PJ's murder, a 15-year-old named Samuel Oquendo, has been arrested and is facing charges, including second-degree murder. This devastating event has compounded the grief of the Hyman family, who are now dealing with the loss of both father and son to gun violence.
The unresolved nature of Peter D. Hyman's case continues to haunt his family, who hope for justice and closure. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office remains committed to solving the case, urging anyone with information to come forward. The community's support and any new leads could be crucial in bringing those responsible to justice and providing some measure of peace to the Hyman family.
